Text Messaging Can Make Kids Poor Spellers or Poor Communicators?

i totally agree with that, and we all know that parents are already aware with that issue but how come they havent done some measures..

I guess this could be true but then that would be the same for IMing and such also since alot of people tend to use shortend parts or words or parts of words instead of the actual word. I am one person who even when I text I still right the full actual word I'm trying to say.

Those things you mentioned could be true and they are good excuse to misspell some words, however, there is one feature in cell phones that could make the user a good speller and that is the dictionary or predictive mode. By turning it on and in order for it to be used, the user needs to type in the correct spelling. If the spelling is wrong, it won't work.

Well, to be honest with you I see it already. Nearly everytime I read a message (usually in a forum situation) the spelling and grammar is so bad I can't make heads nor tails of it. I'm sure sometimes it's just a typo and the person forgets to proofread what they type before sending it on, but, even so, it would look so much better if people took the time to proofread before they press the send button. As for those who are just plain bad spellers? Heaven help them! I'm sure the majority of these people are very intelligent, but, it does make a person look a bit illiterate when they can't spell correctly. Even when you take the time to proofread for typos makes what you have typed look very clean and smart. Too many typos and/or misspelled words and you look ignorant as h*ll! Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

In my opinion, texting won't make a child any less able to spell than a child who has never owned a mobile phone in their entire life. Unless a child gets a phone very early on in life, they will have already learned how to spell when they get the phone. Sure, they might spell words phonetically when they are texting, but I think that it makes their communication skills stronger rather than not as strong, as they will be encouraged to speak to their friends a lot more!

i believe if text messaging terms are constantly used,it make affect the everyday language of kids.Although shortened messages do save time,kids should learn when is the right time to use them.for eg,in officials documents or letter,these shortened terms should not be used.however when sending messages or talking to use,they can be used.kids should learn to differentiate between when to use and not to.

Yup,you are right,it will have negative effect if someone do it constantly!I agree with you 100%!